As I described in my last blog post, many people do their job searches by doing the equivalent to sending bulk mail to the four corners of the universe, and hoping somebody offers them a job. In this newer, tougher job market, you are more likely to be in a crowded group of all the […]
Archive: April, 2011
Stop the Bulk Mail Job Search
Spring has truly arrived in New England. Just this week, most of the trees burst out with buds, leaves, and best of all, flowers. In my walks on Boston’s Public Garden, I get to smell the flowering dogwoods (at least I think that’s the name of that tree!) and the scent is amazing. We’ve had […]
career, focus, goals, GTD, job search, next step, personal power, research, resumeWhat to Give Up in Life
I don’t normally put in a post just to refer to another blog post, but the post at Marc and Angel Hack Life: Practical Tips for Productive Living on 50 Things You Need To Give Up Today is just brilliant. I wish I had said it before them, but it’s just great. I didn’t know they’re […]
blocks, GTD, personal powerPicking Yourself Up After You’ve Fallen
Spring is finally coming to the Boston area. I’m still wearing a few layers (especially on a rainy day like today) but there have been enough days where warmth has shown itself to let me know that winter’s days are almost gone. The flowers are blooming, and the trees are budding out and flowering. It’s […]
Action, blocks, blogging, next step, practiceRituals and Habits
To all my loyal readers and to my inner conscious: I’m sorry. It’s been a very long time since I’ve posted here, and it’s been something’s that’s been gnawing on me for quite a while. I know that it’s something I enjoy and helps me to keep focused in the world, but I’ve been avoiding […]
blocks, distractions, personal power, ritual